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Young Thug Receives Sympathetic Message From His Record Label Amid Lengthy Trial Process

July 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YSL Records is backing Young Thug during his ongoing trial. Thug founded the label in 2016 which plays host to Gunna and formerly Lil Baby. YSL’s existence became a point of contention during Thug’s ongoing racketeering trial. Prosecutors argued that YSL was actually a gang, and that Thug has been quietly building a crime ring in Atlanta. The indictment named Gunna as well, but he was quickly released. Thug’s trial started in November 2023. Improper relationships and general questions surrounding the circumstances of the case have marred the proceedings. As of July 25, 2024, Thug’s trial is officially the longest in Georgia history.

Several judges have recused themselves from what has become one of the most controversial cases in recent memory. Previous judge Ural Glanville was recused following an off-the-record meeting with a member of the defense. Judge Shukura L. Ingram came next. She didn’t last long in the role either, as she recused herself only a couple of days later. She explained that her deputy previously engaged in an inappropriate relationship with Young Thug’s co-defendant, Big Bhris. Ingram alleged that her deputy tried to sneak contraband into jail for him. She argued that those facts could impact the court’s impartiality. Judge Paige Reese Whittaker is now in charge of the proceedings. Amidst all the drama, YSL Records showed support for the head of their label.

YSL Calls For Young Thug’s Release

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“United States Constitution, Sixth Amendment: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial…” #FreeJeffery #BondNow #FreeOurArt #ProtectBlackArt,” YSL’s Instagram caption reads. Thug has been on trial for nearly nine months. With mounting questions about the reliability of those in charge, questions about the trial’s fairness arose as well.

Regardless, he and lawyer Brian Steele are likely to have felt relief from the change in judges to someone that hopefully has no prior engagement with anyone involved in the case. After Glanville’s recusal, Steele issued a statement about the case, emphasizing the fact that Thug is seeking a “speedy” and “fair” trial with an impartial judge. Those are sentiments echoed in the latest YSL post. Hopefully, this trial reaches a conclusion soon, with a result determined solely by the evidence presented and not other agendas.

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Cardi B Is Really Not Feeling Popeyes’ Lemon-Pepper Wings, But The Restaurant Took Her Criticism In Stride

July 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B had herself some Popeyes recently, and she was not pleased.

In a video posted online and archived by TMZ, Cardi was putting in a late night in the studio when she got some wings from Popeyes, wings that were clearly not up to her standards.

Cardi said, “Popeyes, y’all really fumbled with this f*cking flavor, because this flavor is not it. This lemon-pepper flavor with honey or this sweet taste on it, it’s just not good. It tastes like a f*cking Sprite soda, I don’t f*cking like it. From 1 through 10, I’ll give it a 2. I like the other one. I like the Sweet Heat. I was trying to be a little different… I was trying to do lemon-pepper, I did not thought it was going to come with a sweet kick to it. I don’t f*cking like it.”

Popeyes took the criticism in stride, though, as a representative told TMZ, “If you can’t take the heat, then get out of the kitchen. And we are in the kitchen. A lot. We welcome all Wing rankings and reviews as we believe variety is the spice of life and that’s why we have six flavors for wing enthusiasts like Cardi to enjoy.”

That said, it wasn’t a total L for Popeyes: Cardi did praise another flavor, and in a follow-up video, she expressed delight at the restaurant being open at 4 a.m. Popeyes also told TMZ that they’re going to try to get in touch with Cardi’s camp “so she can taste all their flavors next time she’s in the studio.”

As for Cardi’s lemon-pepper disappointment, here’s somebody who might have a restaurant recommendation for her.

Soulja Boy Gets Major Win In Longstanding Assault Lawsuit That Led To Alleged Miscarriage

July 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

According to AllHipHop, Soulja Boy is avoiding forking out tons of money that stems from a previous lawsuit from a woman identified as Jane Doe. The “Crank That” hitmaker has dealt with his fair share of court battles so if you aren’t up to speed on this one, we get it. But this update pertains to a case that has been going on since 2021. Doe filed a $10 million lawsuit against Soulja Boy for sexual, battery, assault, as well as infliction of emotional distress.

Making this even more of a bad look for the entrepreneur is that she claimed it led to a miscarriage back in 2015. In the original filing, Doe claimed that it happened after having a “simple conversation”. Soulja Boy “quickly became irate and violent” and he punched her in the face and chest before collapsing to the ground and not being able to stand up. That is when the rapper supposedly began to kick in the stomach, which allegedly caused said miscarriage.

Soulja Boy’s Decision Helps Him Avoid Paying $10 Million In Damages

Rapper Soulja Boy attends the 106 & Park pre-show before the BET Hip Hop Awards 2007 at the Atlanta Civic Center on October 13, 2007 in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Frank Mullen/WireImage)

Soulja Boy was going to have to pay this hefty $10 million lawsuit. The damages were $5 million for pain and suffering and then the other half for emotional distress. However, since he decided to attend a deposition before the end of this month, that judgement is being wiped. Soulja affirmed that he did none of the actions that he had been accused of. Doe did previously claim that he didn’t attend a deposition, but that obviously turned out not to be the case.

What are your thoughts on Soulja Boy avoiding the $10 million in damages to Jane Doe for alleged assault, sexual battery, and infliction of emotional distress? What does this say about the accusations from Ms. Doe? How do you see the rest of this playing out from here? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Soulja Boy. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Body-Cam Footage Of Sonya Massey’s Killing Sparks Outrage, Leading To Impassioned Statement From Joe Biden

July 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Body-cam footage from the death of Sonya Massey has been released to the public, showing Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson firing three shots at her head. The tragic incident occurred at her home, where she called police about a possible break-in. While Grayson and his partner didn’t find any signs of an intruder, they spoke with Massey for a time. During that conversation, the disgraced officer noticed a pot of boiling water on the stove. He moved away and asked her to remove it. “Where you going?” she asked in response. Grayson answered: “Away from your hot steaming water.”

Here, Massey remarks: “Away from the hot steaming water? Oh, I’ll rebuke you in the name of Jesus.” Grayson then threatens to “f*cking shoot you right in your f*cking face.” Despite Massey apologizing several times, Grayson then shoots her in the head. He has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct, and is being held without bond. It is extremely rare for police officers to be charged with murder with the last time coming in 2020 following the death of George Floyd. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the family of Massey.

Kamala Harris Speaks After Joe Biden’s Decision To Drop Out

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event honoring National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship teams from the 2023-2024 season, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on July 22, 2024. Joe Biden on July 21, 2024, dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee, in a stunning move that upends an already extraordinary 2024 race for the White House. Biden, 81, said he was acting in the “best interest of my party and the country” by bowing to weeks of pressure after a disastrous June debate against Donald Trump stoked worries about his age and mental fitness. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Shortly after authorities released the body-cam footage, President Joe Biden released the following statement: “Sonya Massey, a beloved mother, friend, daughter, and young Black woman, should be alive today. Sonya called the police because she was concerned about a potential intruder. When we call for help, all of us as Americans – regardless of who we are or where we live – should be able to do so without fearing for our lives. Sonya’s death at the hands of a responding officer reminds us that all too often Black Americans face fears for their safety in ways many of the rest of us do not.”

Joe Biden Speaks Out

Sonya Massey, a beloved mother, friend, daughter, and young Black woman, should be alive today.

Sonya’s death at the hands of a police officer reminds us that all too often Black Americans face fears for their safety in ways many of the rest of us do not.

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 22, 2024

His statement comes after his decision to drop out of the upcoming presidential race and endorse Kamala Harris to run in his stead. Be on the lookout for further updates on Sonya Massey and the 2024 Presidential Election on HotNewHipHop.

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Lizzo Defends Kamala Harris’ Tenure As Vice President From Critics

July 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lizzo is fully onboard with Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. One thing she isn’t onboard with, though, is the criticism that’s been leveled at Harris. Many of the Democratic nominee’s critics have pointed to her inactivity as Vice President as a sign that she will be an unworthy President. Lizzo, on the other hand, has critiques for these critics. The singer hopped on Instagram on July 22 to defend Harris, and make a few broader points about Vice Presidents.

Lizzo asserted that Vice Presidents are rarely known for their achievements. “For everyone saying that Kamala Harris didn’t do anything when she was VP,” she stated. “Please, for $5,000. Do not use Google. Tell me what any vice president has ever done during their term that was notable that you noticed. She went on to posit that VP’s are meant to take a backseat to the President. She then pointed to Joe Biden, and his tenure as Vice President under Barack Obama. “It’s funny because when Joe Biden was VP, the only things I really remember him doing was making cool videos with Barack,” she added.

Lizzo Feels Harris Is Suffering From A Double Standard

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Lizzo then highlighted what she felt was a double standard with regards to Harris. “When [Biden] ran for president, I didn’t hear that same, ‘He didn’t do anything when he was VP’ from people,” she noted. “So I wonder why y’all are saying it now.” She then dared Harris’ critics to be blunt about what they don’t like, rather than hide behind reasons she feels are weak. “Can we all just be for real,” she said. “Let’s all be for real and say our quiet parts out loud. Because the discourse is tired.” This is not the first time Lizzo has voiced her support for Kamala Harris.

In 2020, Lizzo hosted a conversation with Harris for National Black Voter Day. The singer brought up the topic of backlash, and asked how Harris contends with the criticisms that are leveled at her. The nominee claimed that she intends to change things from the inside. “I made the decision to go up the rough side of the mountain,” she stated. “To go inside the system.. I also understand the brilliance of being outside of the system.” At the end of the conversation, Lizzo urged everyone in attendance to make their voice heard. “The moral of the story is vote, vote, vote, vote, vote,” she concluded.

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Kamala Harris Walks Out To Beyonce Song After Tina Knowles Endorsement

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kamala Harris isn’t wasting time. President Joe Biden stepped down on Sunday, July 21, and Harris, the new Democratic nominee, gave a speech on July 22. Recognizing the importance of strong branding, the current Vice President decided to use Beyonce’s “Freedom” as her walk-out song. “Freedom,” released by Bey on her self-titled album, is described by Genius as an “anthem dedicated to Black women.” Given the reverence for the song, and Harris’ public profile, the alignment of art and politics makes sense.

This is not the first time Kamala Harris has publicly aligned herself with Beyonce’s music. During a 2023 interview with People Magazine, the VP revealed that she attended Bey’s Renaissance World Tour. She also cited “Break My Soul” as her favorite song on the Renaissance album. “I just love that song,” Harris explained. “I play it all the time. It’s one of the anthems for women. When [Beyonce says] ‘you,’ you could be life, you could be a person, you could be a situation. You will not break my soul.” Bey’s last album, Cowboy Carter, drew similarly high praise from Harris. “You have redefined a genre and reclaimed country music’s Black roots,” she wrote on Twitter. “Your music continues to inspire us all.”

Kamala Harris Is An Avid Beyonce Supporter

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The timing of Kamala Harris’ “Freedom” needle drop could have been more perfectly timed. The same day the VP utilized the Beyonce song, Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, endorsed her presidential bid. “You asked for it and our President Biden did what was best for the country,” Knowles explained on IG. “Putting personal Ego, power and fame aside. That is the definition of a great leader,” Knowles thanked Biden for his decision and made it clear she was behind Harris all the way. “Thank you, President Biden for your service and your leadership,” she added. “Go Vice President Kamala Harris for President.”

Beyonce has not spoken publicly about Kamala Harris. She did, however, provide the Vice President with free tickets to her show in 2023. NBC News reported that the tickets Bey gifted to Harris were valued at a whopping $1655.92. Harris returned the favor by posting photos of the concert, and thanking Beyonce for the kind gesture. “Thanks for a fun date night, @Beyonce,” she wrote on August 6. Both Beyonce and JAY-Z have made their friendship with the Obamas public, and have been vocal about their politics in the past. Only time will tell if Beyonce decides to voice support for the new candidate.

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OT Genasis Exposes Malika Haqq For Offering Him $100K To Have Another Child Together

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Malika Haqq came out swinging, but OT Genasis has the last laugh for now. For those who don’t know, the rapper and TV star/actress were an on-and-off couple from 2017 to 2019, according to Us Weekly. During their time together, they had a baby boy, Ace, who is now four years old. Since their split, it appears that the co-parenting situation is not the greatest. That is what Malika has to say at least, even going as far as to say that it’s “fake s***”.

The 41-year-old made this harsh claim after a recent article from the aforementioned publication was posted about it. She even threw in the iconic response of laughter from Ciara when she was asked about splitting time with her kids with Future. In the piece, OT Genasis had nothing but positive things to say about Malika and his other unnamed baby mama. “Both of my kids’ mothers are amazing. They’re great mothers. Obviously, you’re gonna have your differences, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. They’re amazing with my children. When I’m there, when I’m not there, they’re always there with the kids and that’s dope”.

Malika Haqq Calls Co-Parenting With OT Genasis “Fake S***”

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OT happened to see Haqq’s viral clap back, and he absolutely torched her with his response. “YOU OFFERED ME 100k to have another baby wit you and I said “NO”. Lol! Still Love you and speak highly every time”. If this claim from Genasis is true, then how does she respond, especially when he said it a nice tone? We will have to wait and see so stick around for more to come.

What are your thoughts on OT Genasis claiming that Malika Haqq offered him $100,000 to have another child? Even with the rapper speaking highly of his ex, do you think there is a reason the actress feels this way about him? Ultimately, whose side are you on? Do you think Malika will respond? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding OT Genasis and Malika Haqq. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of music and pop culture.

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Latto Gets Pulled Over In Resurfaced Bodycam Footage For Running A Red Light: Watch

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Latto is one of rappers that comes to mind when you think about the biggest female stars in the game. You can even include her in overall conversations as well, especially in 2024. Her output is right there with the best, and a lot of the releases are hits. She will almost undoubtedly solidify herself as a superstar when she drops her next album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea. There is a lot of opportunity that lies ahead for the Columbus born hitmaker, even though she has already accomplished so much. When you make good music, your fans reward you with tons of support, which leads to you to a life that some dream to have.

However, while having fans is great, it can also create a lot of problems, too. A common one is being followed after being spotted in public. That was seemingly the case for Latto sometime last year and it led to her being pulled over in Atlanta. The “Big Mama” lyricist was stopped for running multiple red lights after celebrating a friend’s birthday at a club. Latto’s security was told to stay in their vehicle while the officer spoke with the rapper.

Latto Tells Police She Was Being Followed After A Night Out

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The 25-year-old told the male officer her profession and the reasoning for skipping the traffic lights. Because of where she was coming from and how late it was, he asked if she had been drinking. Latto told him she did not have anything to drink. Still, the officer breathalyzed her. She did tell the truth, but the end result was still a ticket for running those red lights. At the end of the day, the law is the law, and you have to abide by them no matter your status.

What are your thoughts on Latto receiving a ticket for running a red light last year? Do you think she was telling the truth about avoiding fans following her? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Latto. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Charlamagne Tha God Says He’s Glad Joe Biden Stepped Down To End Recent “Chaos & Confusion”

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Charlamagne Tha God says he’s glad Joe Biden decided to drop out of the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. He discussed the President’s shocking decision during the latest episode of The Breakfast Club, arguing that pressure from Democratic party donors was the final nail in the coffin.

“When the donors started saying no more money if you don’t step down, that’s when they decided to make the decision because 70% of the American people told them they did not want a Biden-Trump rematch. It’s been nothing but chaos and confusion ever since so I’m glad Biden stepped down,” Charlamagne said. He later added that Donald Trump is now “the old man.”

Kamala Harris Speaks At The White House After Joe Biden Drops Out

When Biden announced that he wouldn’t be seeking re-election, he endorsed Kamala Harris to run in his stead. “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President,” he wrote in a statement on X (formerly Twitter). “And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”

Charlamagne Tha God Speaks On Joe Biden’s Dropping Out

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Candace Owens Comes Under Fire For Accusing Kamala Harris Of “Thotting Through Life”

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Candace Owens went off on Vice President Kamala Harris in the wake of the news that she’ll likely be taking on Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election. In doing so, she claimed Harris “slept her way to the top,” and recalled her relationship with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown in the 1990s. The comments have been receiving ample backlash on social media.

“She was with some sixty-year-old man, got her start in the political career,” Owens remarked, as caught by AllHipHop. From there, she described Harris as “thotting through life” while citing a Daily Mail article. She describes Brown as being “married” and “in his 60s” at the time while Harris “was just a spring chicken.” Reuters has previously reported that despite being legally married, Brown had long been separated from his wife at the time.

Candace Owens Speaks During Turning Point’s “The People’s Convention”

Candace Amber Owens Farmer, US conservative political commentator speaks on stage during “Turning Point’s The. Peoples Convention” on June 14, 2024 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

Expectedly, the comments have been receiving tons of backlash online. “I hear Candace Owens is trashing VP Kamala Harris for her relationship to SF Mayor Willie Brown,” one X (Twitter) user shared. “Brown has been separated from wife over 40 yrs, and has often gone to galas w/his girlfriend on one arm, and his wife on the other. Can’t dig up any dirt, Candace??? Awww.” Another user wrote: “Not Candace Owens saying Kamala slept her way to the top when Miss I can’t get a decent stylist married her husband after only two weeks because he was fame adjacent.” Check out Owen’s full remarks below.

Candace Owens Speaks On Kamala Harris

Wow! Here comes the right in full attack mode.
Candace Owens says Kamala Harris slept her way to the top as she reacts to Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. pic.twitter.com/hPWvl7TyxC

— #TheResistance (@BoneKnightmare) July 22, 2024

The story comes after Joe Biden announced he won’t be seeking re-election in the upcoming presidential race in a statement on Sunday. Instead, he endorsed Harris to run in his stead against Donald Trump. Be on the lookout for further updates on Candace Owens on HotNewHipHop.

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